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Sonolite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00  
2.78  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Sonolite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite and Polyhalite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sonolite and Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sonolite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sonolite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sonolite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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